General
heads up
What does heads up mean?
A piece of information given in advance so someone can prepare.
"Just a heads up, the client call moved to nine."
Origin
From the alert 'heads up!'; standard office usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'heads up' mean?
It's an advance notice or warning that gives someone time to prepare for something.
Where does 'heads up' come from?
From the alert call 'heads up!', originally warning people to look up and watch out for danger.
How do you use 'heads up' at work?
To flag something in advance, e.g. 'just a heads up, the client call moved to nine'.
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